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Patriots free agent Cody Davis announces retirement after 11 NFL seasons

Patriots free agent Cody Davis announces retirement after 11 NFL seasons

Cody Davis appeared in his final 47 games with New England.

Cody Davis has played his final down in the kicking game.

The core New England Patriots defensive back announced his retirement via social media on Thursday after 11 NFL seasons.

Davis, 34, had remained an unrestricted free agent since the new league year opened midway through March. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Texas Tech product played his final four campaigns in Foxborough. Over that span, he appeared in 47 games on the way to amassing 905 snaps on special teams.

While serving as the Patriots’ primary punt protector, Davis factored into...

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Patriots Veteran Makes Surprising Retirement Announcement

Patriots Veteran Makes Surprising Retirement Announcement

The Patriots have endured a few (rather surprising) retirement announcements this offseason, and now will see one of the best at his position call it quits.

It’s a new era in New England, indeed.

Cody Davis, who spent each of the last four seasons with the Patriots, announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday through a lengthy post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

“I am officially retiring from the NFL,” he wrote. “I am eternally thankful for this football journey and what it has meant to me and my family.”

Davis’ spot in New...

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LSU Wideout Shines At Pro Day, But Tough To Envision Him With Patriots

LSU Wideout Shines At Pro Day, But Tough To Envision Him With Patriots

The New England Patriots will have the ability to draft all but two prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. Only the Bears and Commanders are in a better position at Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, and Chicago will almost certainly select USC quarterback Caleb Williams.

Malik Nabers, who by all accounts impressed during LSU’s Pro Day on Wednesday, almost certainly will be there when the Patriots are on the clock at No. 3 overall. And the 20-year-old wideout feels to be a top-10 lock at a premium position, a position of dire need for the Patriots.

But it still feels...

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New England Patriots links 3/28/24 - Expert draft advice for Pats: Trade down AND stay put at No. 3

New England Patriots links 3/28/24 - Expert draft advice for Pats: Trade down AND stay put at No. 3

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Patriots Mock Draft 4.0: New England Kicks QB Can Down Road

Patriots Mock Draft 4.0: New England Kicks QB Can Down Road

What are the Patriots going to do with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft? That’s exactly what we’ll try to answer in this five-part mock draft series. New England has options, so stick with us as we explore some possible outcomes ahead of April.

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The Minnesota Vikings really have thrown a wrench in what we’re trying to do here, but we’re going to roll with the punches.

It’s been made clear (we hope) that this exercise is a way for us to demonstrate all the Patriots’...

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Patriots Reportedly Will Be Represented At Michael Penix Jr. Pro Day

Patriots Reportedly Will Be Represented At Michael Penix Jr. Pro Day

While many of the Patriots top decision-makers will travel from Jayden Daniels’ Pro Day in Baton Rouge, La., straight to Drake Maye’s in North Carolina, New England will also be represented in Washington.

Patriots college scouting director Cam Williams will lead a group of four scouts to Washington’s Pro Day, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies will hold their Pro Day on Thursday, the same day as the Tar Heels.

Williams reportedly is the lone Patriots staffer who will not travel from Baton Rouge to North Carolina. Eight others will watch Maye, including...

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Retired Patriots captain Matthew Slater happy he can finally call out NFL officials

Retired Patriots captain Matthew Slater happy he can finally call out NFL officials

Now that he is retired, former New England Patriots captain Matthew Slater can enjoy the little things. The little things such as ripping NFL officials.

Appearing on ex-teammate Julian Edelman’s Games With Names podcast, Slater spoke about one call in particular that grinds his gears to this day. He was flagged for running out of bounds in a 2021 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Patriots ended up losing the game against the Buccaneers and former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady 19-17.

“I want to specifically call out the crew that was reffing our game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...

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Patriots sent their A team to North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye’s pro day, too

Patriots sent their A team to North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye’s pro day, too

After already being well-represented at Jayden Daniels’ throwing session on Wednesday, the Patriots are also visiting Maye and company.

On Wednesday, we wrote about the New England Patriots sending their A team of coaches and executives to LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels’ pro day in Baton Rouge. On Thursday, that team has arrived at another campus: the Patriots’ contingent made the trip to Chapel Hill to watch North Carolina’s pro day.

The main draw, of course, is QB Drake Maye. A projected first-round draft pick and realistic candidate to be selected third overall by the Patriots, Maye will hold a throwing...

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Patriots are challenging Josh Uche to become a bigger part of their defense, contract incentives show

Patriots are challenging Josh Uche to become a bigger part of their defense, contract incentives show

The edge linebacker signed a one-year contract to stay with the Patriots in free agency.

The New England Patriots were able to keep edge defender Josh Uche in the fold for the 2024 season. The former second-round draft pick, who explored free agency for the first time in his career, a one-year, $3 million contract with the Patriots — a deal that is significantly lower than other offers he reportedly received.

Nonetheless, Uche will be in a position to boost his cash intake quite a bit before entering the open market once again next offseason. His new contract, after all,...

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Kelley: New England Patriots Seven Round Mock Draft

Kelley: New England Patriots Seven Round Mock Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft takes place in just over four weeks, I am posting a New England Patriots seven-round mock draft every Wednesday until the start of the draft on April 25. Two editions of this “Weekly Wednesday” exercise were published here. Part of this process is to see how certain decisions affect others. I’ve tried not taking a QB with the No. 3 pick. I’ve waited until Round 3 for an offensive tackle in the other two drafts, so I’m moving that up this time around. Let’s see what happens.

These drafts will be done using the Pro Football...

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How Patriots free agency signing Antonio Gibson can earn his full contract value

How Patriots free agency signing Antonio Gibson can earn his full contract value

The running back stands to earn an extra $6 million over a three-year span.

Running back Antonio Gibson was the New England Patriots’ first external signing this free agency period, joining the team on a three-year, $11.25 million contract. The deal itself is a reflection of how the team views Gibson’s potential contributions in their offense: they very much are committed to him as their receiving back.

Gibson performing well in that role would not just help him secure his spot on the Patriots’ roster for the entire duration of his deal, but also bring some extra cash in. On...

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Steve Belichick Throws Hard Truth Jab At Unemployed Bill Belichick

Steve Belichick Throws Hard Truth Jab At Unemployed Bill Belichick

Since the New England Patriots elected to start from scratch and relieve longtime head coach Bill Belichick after 24 seasons, it is Steve Belichick who’s managed to find employment after moving on from life at Foxborough.

Belichick, who formerly worked under his father as a linebackers coach/defensive play-caller for the Patriots, was hired by the University of Washington where he’ll serve as the Huskies’ defensive coordinator. When introduced at the team’s media lunch on Wednesday, Belichick jumped at the first chance to fire a sarcastic hard-truth jab at the still-unemployed eight-time Super Bowl champion.

“We definitely have similarities. I got...

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